Details:
A position for the Social Media Squad in the North Island region is available within Black Press Media, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers and websites in B.C., Alberta and the U.S.
The job is permanent and part-time, based either in Campbell River or the Comox Valley, working with Black Press Media newsrooms in that region and reporting to the B.C. Digital Editor.
A vehicle, smartphone, and valid B.C. driver’s licence are required.
Key tasks:
- Cover weekend events via social media and video on behalf of Black Press Media in Courtenay, Campbell River, and surrounding areas
- Drive reader engagement through videos, photos, and interviews on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Social media coverage will complement reporters’ stories about events
Qualifications & Experience:
- Working toward or have completed a journalism or related diploma
- Key skills include creativity, organization, communication, and filing to deadline
- Demonstrated excellence in social media and videography